Negative calorie foods?!

The “negative calorie” food list is in high demand, but what are they and how do they work? Don’t be fooled by the name, these foods aren’t really zero calories. They get their name from the fact that your body burns more calories to digest the food then they actually contain:

The trick is to eat the foods plain, without dressings, butter, dips or sugar. The foods have a high fiber content and fill you up quickly, but be sure to watch portion sizes and keep bread, pasta and protein in moderation. If you do these things, you’re not dieting…you’re eating healthy.